JPH06142292A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To attain a fly distance of a hit ball desired by a player in a very short time and simply and to avoid the lost hitting of a ball to the utmost. CONSTITUTION:A pin ball game machine comprises a ball shooting device rotated by the operation of a solenoid to shoot a ball, a shooting operation functional part having a start switch for sending a start signal by player's operation and a variable resistor 31 for sending a fly distance signal, and an electric control device 32 for shooting, which so constructed that plural kinds of intensities for operating the rotary solenoid of a ball shooting device are previously stored in a priority control means 44, the rotary solenoid is started according to a start signal, and when it receives a fly distance select signal, the rotary solenoid is operated, taking the intensity corresponding to the fly distance select signal as a reference prior to the fly distance signal from the variable resistor.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is provided with an electric drive source such as a rotary solenoid as a drive source for a hitting ball launching device, and operates a rotary solenoid in response to a signal from a launching control device to launch a hitting ball. It concerns pachinko machines.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventional pachinko machines are generally equipped with a batting ball launching device for launching a batting ball by using a return force of a spring. However, recent pachinko machines are launched by a driving force of a solenoid. It is shifting to one equipped with a ball-striking launcher that actuates a rod to shoot a ball. In this type of pachinko machine, when the player turns the firing handle, the resistance value of the variable resistor connected to the shaft of the handle changes, and the electric control device for firing according to the change in the resistance value. Changes the exciting force of the solenoid to adjust the flight distance of the hit ball. Moreover, recent pachinko machines enhance the enjoyment of the game by controlling the prize winning tools arranged in the game area by the electrical control device for accessory.
Then, under the control of the accessory electrical control device, a preset prize mode is formed to enter a special game state in which the game can be played in a state advantageous to the player, that is, when a "big hit" occurs, Many types of winning tools have been developed so that more hit balls can be obtained by hitting the ball on the right side of the game area. Therefore, when a "big hit" occurs by playing a game with this type of pachinko machine, the player must operate the firing handle to adjust the flight distance of the hit ball to the maximum and play the game.

[0003]

The flight distance of a hit ball in the case of performing a normal game is generally such that the hit ball reaches the vicinity of the left end of the nail in the sky, and it is assumed that the player has a preference. Also, there is no big difference in the standard flight distance of a hit ball in a normal playing state. However, at the start of the actual game, in order to match this standard flight distance, the rotation amount of the firing handle is gradually increased, and when the desired flight distance is reached, the rotation of the firing handle is stopped and held. And play a game.
For this reason, it takes a wasteful time for the player to launch a stable hit ball set to a standard flight distance, and during this time, the ball is wasted due to involuntary hit ball firing. It was Also, if you are lucky enough to get a "big hit",
This time, it is common practice to readjust the rotation amount of the firing handle and set the maximum flight distance suitable for special games again, but such an operation always stares at the surface of the game board. If you do not do so, the operation will be delayed, and if the operation is delayed, you may miss the privilege that was supposed to be punctured. For this reason, it has been desired to develop a pachinko machine that allows a player to easily carry a desired flight distance of a hit ball in an extremely short time, and further, to eliminate wasteful hitting of the hit ball as much as possible.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been proposed in view of the above, and an electric drive source for firing and a ball supplied to a launch position of a launch rail by being actuated by the electrical drive source. A ball launching device including a launching rod having a bullet-releasing portion, a launch detection means for sending a launch signal by a player's operation, and a flight distance adjusting means for sending a flight signal by a player's operation. An operation function unit, and a flight distance selection operation unit that sends a flight distance selection signal by a player's operation,
A plurality of types of strengths for operating the electric drive source of the ball-striking launcher are stored in advance, and the electric drive source of the ball-striking launcher is activated by the activation signal from the activation detection means, and the flight distance from the flight distance selection operation unit An electric control device for firing, which operates the electric drive source on the basis of the strength according to the flight distance selection signal in preference to the flight distance signal from the flight distance adjusting means when the selection signal is received. It is a pachinko machine characterized by.

[0005]

When the player operates the flight distance adjusting means of the launch operation function section, the electrical control device for launching activates the electric drive source of the hitting ball launching device with a strength corresponding to the flight distance signal from the flight distance adjusting means. Since it operates, it shoots at a flight distance of a hit ball according to the operation amount of the flight distance adjusting means. On the other hand, when the player selects a flight distance by operating the flight distance selection operation unit, the electric control device for firing gives priority to the flight distance signal from the flight distance adjusting means and the strength according to the flight distance selection signal. Since the electric drive source is operated on the basis of, the hitting ball launching device launches the hitting ball at the flight distance selected by the player among the stored flight distances of the hitting ball.

[0006]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has a glass frame 3 and an opening / closing panel 4 which are pivotably attached to a window portion of a frame-shaped front frame 2 so as to be openable and closable, and a firing operation function unit 5 is provided on one front side of the front frame 2. A firing handle 6 which constitutes a part of the firing handle 6 is provided, and a push button type first flight distance selection operation unit 8, a second flight distance selection operation unit 9, and a digital display are provided on a decorative member 7 that covers the periphery of the base end of the firing handle 6. A flying distance indicator 10, a push button type flying distance holding operation unit 11, a flying distance holding release operation unit 12, etc., and a push button type third flying distance selection operating unit 13 at the tip of the firing handle 6. Further, a hitting ball launching device 14 is provided below the back side of the front frame 2, and when a player operates the launching handle 6, the ball in the ball feeding tray 15 provided on the front side of the opening / closing panel 4 is provided on the back side of the opening / closing panel 4. It is sent to the launch position 17 of the launch rail 16 by one by the ball feeder. , Hitting launcher 1 this sphere
By the operation of 4, it is configured to spring into the game area 19 of the game board 18.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 18 forms a game area 19 by fixing guide rails 20a and 20b to the surface in a substantially circular shape, and a pair of movable parts is formed in the center of the game area 19. The central winning device 22 having the ball receiving pieces 21 and 21, the attacker 23 which is a variable winning device on the right side of the central winning device 22, the opening operation starting port 24 below the attacker 23, and the lower part of the central winning device 22. 1st starting opening 2
5 and a second starting port 26 are arranged, and a variable display device 27 is arranged above the central winning device 22. Then, the prize winning devices 22, 23, 24, 2 arranged in the game area 19
The electrical components related to winning, such as the detectors 5 and 26 and the variable display device 27, are electrically connected to the electrical control device 28 for the accessory, and under the control of the electrical control device 28 for the accessory. Play a game. The details of the game will be described later in detail together with the shooting of a hit ball.

The firing operation function section 5 forms a conductor by plating the surface of the firing handle 6, connects the conductor portion to the touch switch circuit 29, and turns on / off the firing switch 6 by operating the firing handle 6. Is provided to configure the start detection means, and the firing operation handle 6 is provided.
Connect the variable resistor 31 to the shaft of
The touch switch circuit 29, the activation switch 30, and the variable resistor 31 are electrically connected to the firing electric control device 32.

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the hitting ball launching device 14 is provided with a rotary solenoid 34 as an electric drive source on the front surface of a unit base 33, and a launch rod on an output shaft 35 protruding from the back surface of the unit base 33. 36 is fixed, and the rotary solenoid 34 is actuated by a signal from the electric control device 32 for firing to reciprocally rotate the firing rod 36 between the first stopper 37 and the second stopper 38, whereby the firing rail 16 The ball at the firing position 17, which is formed at the lower end of the tilt, is repulsed by the repulsion portion 39 at the tip of the firing rod 36. The hitting ball launching device 14 having such a structure operates in synchronization with the operation of the ball feeding device under the control of the launch electrical control device 32, and the power supply from the launch electrical control device 32 is strong. The output of the rotary solenoid 34 is adjusted in accordance with this, thereby adjusting the flight distance of the hit ball.

The electrical control device for firing 32 is electrically connected to the touch switch circuit 29, the starting switch 30 of the firing operation function section 5, the variable resistor 31 and the like, and also via the rotary solenoid drive circuit 41. The rotary solenoid 34 of the hitting ball launching device 14 is connected to a ball feeding solenoid of the ball feeding device via a ball feeding solenoid drive circuit 42. Therefore, when the player touches the firing handle 6, the touch switch circuit 29
When the player turns on the firing handle 6, the activation switch 30 issues an activation signal to the electrical control device 32 for firing.
And a variable resistor 31 sends a flight distance signal according to the turning angle of the firing handle 6. Upon receiving such a signal, the firing electric control device 32 excites the rotary solenoid 34 via the printing force control circuit 43 with the strength corresponding to the flight distance signal. Therefore, the hitting ball launching device 14 launches a ball with a launching force set by the player by adjusting the turning angle of the operation handle 6, and the hit ball is launched from the launching rail 16 through the guide rail 16 to the game board 18 It is possible to jump into the game area 19 formed on the surface of and play the game in the same manner as the conventional pachinko machine 1.

The firing electrical control device 32 of this embodiment is
As shown in FIG. 9, a priority control means 44 is provided, and the priority control means 44 has a strength of a standard flight distance suitable for performing a normal game, that is, the game board 1 shown in FIG.
In the case of No. 8, the first set strength at which the hit ball reaches between the nail 45 at the left end and the nail 46 at the left of the obstacles 45 in the sky (hereinafter referred to as "standard point" for convenience of description), The maximum flight distance strength suitable for playing a special game, that is, in the game board 18 shown in FIG. 3, the hit ball reaches the ball contact rubber 47 arranged on one side above the game area 19. The second set strength of the maximum flight distance and the strength of the minimum flight distance at which the hit ball becomes a foul ball without reaching the game area 19, that is, the inner guide rail 20b of the game board 18 shown in FIG. When the third set strength of the flight distance that does not reach the upper end is electrically stored in advance and the first flight distance selection signal from the first flight distance selection operation switch 8'of the first flight distance selection operation unit 8 is received. Priority is given to the first set strength, and the second flight distance selection operation of the second flight distance selection operation unit 9 is performed. When the second flight distance selection signal from the switch 9'is received, the second set strength is given priority, and the third flight distance selection signal from the third flight distance selection operation switch 13 'of the third flight distance selection operation unit 13 is transmitted. When received, it stores a program giving priority to the third set strength.

Further, in this embodiment, a storage means 48 is provided between the priority control means 44 and the variable resistor 31, and the storage means 48 holds the flight distance and the switch 11 'of the flight distance holding operation section 11. The switch 12 'of the release operation unit 12 is electrically connected. The storage means 48 is capable of temporarily storing the flight distance signal sent from the variable resistor 31 by the player operating the firing handle 6, and when receiving the hold signal from the flight distance holding operation unit 11, the The flight distance signal at the time point is stored and sent to the priority control means 44,
When the release signal is received from the flight distance holding release operation unit 12, the stored flight distance signal is stopped from being sent to the priority control means 44, and the flight distance actually sent from the variable resistor 31 at that time. The signal is sent to the priority control means 44.

Therefore, the above-mentioned priority control means 4
The priority order of 4 is as follows when the flight distance selection signal is not input. In the state where the storage means 48 does not input the holding signal, the flight distance signal sent from the variable resistor 31 passes through the storage means 48 as it is and is input to the priority order control means 44. By the output, the printing force control circuit 43 operates the rotary solenoid 34 through the rotary solenoid drive circuit 41 with the strength according to the above-mentioned flight distance signal, and the storage means 48.
While the holding signal is being input, the flight distance signal stored in the storage means 48 is input to the priority order priority means, and the printing force control circuit 43 causes the rotary solenoid drive circuit 41 to operate by the output from the priority order control means 44. The rotary solenoid 34 is actuated with a strength corresponding to the flight distance signal through the storage means 48, and when the storage means 48 inputs the flight distance holding release signal, the flight distance signal at that time sent from the variable resistor 31 is stored in the storage means 48. And is input to the priority control means 44 as it is, and by the output from the priority control means 44, the printing force control circuit 43 passes through the rotary solenoid drive circuit 41 with a strength corresponding to the flight distance signal at that time. The rotary solenoid 34 is activated.

Further, when the flight distance selection signal is input to the priority control means 44, the strength corresponding to the flight distance selection signal is basically given priority, and the printing force control circuit 43 is basically given priority.
The rotary solenoid 34 is excited by the strength selected by the flight distance selection signal, but when a signal is input from the storage means 48 to the priority control means 44, this signal is prioritized to be processed as a fine adjustment signal. A program of the ranking control means 44 is configured. For example, when the first flight distance selection operation unit 8 is pressed to turn on the first flight distance selection switch, the priority control means 44 which has input the first flight distance selection signal sent from the switch has the first set strength. The signal is output to the printing force control circuit 43 to output the rotary solenoid 3
4 is actuated, and the hit ball thus fired directly reaches the standard point (the gap between the nail 45 and the nail 46). In this state, the player turns the firing handle 6 clockwise. When the resistance value of the variable resistor 31 is changed, the flight distance signal sent from the variable resistor 31 passes through the storage means 48 and is input to the priority control means 44 as a fine adjustment signal,
The priority control means 44, which has received the fine adjustment signal, sends a fine increase signal corresponding to the amount of rotation of the firing handle 6 to the printing force control. Therefore, the operation of the rotary solenoid 34 is strengthened accordingly, and the shot hit ball directly reaches the obstacle nail 45 at the left end of the sky by slightly extending the flight distance.

When the amount of rotation of the firing handle 6 is further increased, the flight distance of the hit ball is further extended accordingly, and when the firing handle 6 is returned to the contrary, the flight distance of the hit ball is slightly shortened accordingly. For example, the flight distance for directly reaching the obstacle nail 46 diagonally below the left is shortened. When the holding signal is sent to the storage means 48 by operating the flight distance holding operation unit 11 after performing the fine adjustment in this way, even if the firing handle 6 is returned, the fine adjustment is made by the storage function of the storage means 48. The flight distance is maintained by the flight distance.

Further, in this state, the flight distance holding release operation section 1
When 2 is operated, a release signal is input to the storage means 48, the fine adjustment is returned according to the rotating state of the firing handle 6, and when the first flight distance selection operation unit 8 is pressed, the first selection signal is canceled and the firing is performed. The flight distance signal corresponding to the turning state of the handle 6 is sent as it is to the priority control means 44 and the firing handle 6
A hit ball is fired at a flight distance according to the amount of rotation of.

On the other hand, the second flight distance selection switch is pushed by pressing the second flight distance selection operation unit 9 in the above-mentioned ball-launching state in which the first flight distance selection operation unit 8 is operated to fire a hit ball with the first set strength. When 9'is turned on, the second flight distance selection signal sent from the switch 9'is input to the priority control means 44 to cancel the first flight distance selection signal and to output the signal of the second set strength. It is sent to the striking force control circuit 43.
Therefore, the exciting force of the rotary solenoid 34 is converted to the maximum, and the shot ball hit has a maximum flight distance to directly hit the ball contact rubber 47.

Next, the most preferable ball hitting operation and game contents in this embodiment will be specifically described. As in the conventional pachinko machine 1, when playing with a flight distance according to the amount of rotation of the firing handle 6, any of the flight distance selection operation units 8, 9, 13 and the flight distance holding operation unit 11 are operated. Instead, the firing handle 6 may simply be rotated.

In a normal game state, the heavenly obstacle nail 4
Since it is a conventional means to shoot a hit ball between the nail 45 at the left end of 5 and the nail 46 at the diagonally lower left thereof (standard point), the player simply puts his or her hand on the firing handle 6. With the touch switch turned on, the first flight distance selection operation unit 8 is pressed. By this operation, the first flight distance selection signal sent from the first flight distance selection switch 8'is input to the priority control means 44, whereby the rotary solenoid 34 operates at the first set strength as described above. Therefore, the shot hit will reach the standard point directly.
Play the game with a launch force that reaches this standard point directly, and if the hit ball flows down as expected, continue playing the game, but if the hit ball concentrates on the left side than expected, the launch handle Rotate 6 a little clockwise to make fine adjustments in the direction to extend the flight distance. On the contrary, if it concentrates on the right side than expected, rotate the firing handle 6 counterclockwise and fly away. Make a fine adjustment in the direction of contracting.

When the desired flight distance of the hit ball is reached, the flight distance holding operation section 11 is pushed, and the flight distance of the hit ball is maintained at the desired flight distance even if the firing handle 6 is returned. Since it is fired, the player need only lightly touch the firing handle 6.

The hit ball thus fired is the first starting opening 2
5 or the second start opening 26, the first start opening 25
25 'or the detector 26' of the second starting port 26 detects a winning ball and sends a signal to the accessory electrical control device 28. When receiving the signals from the detectors 25 'and 26',
The accessory electrical control device 28 operates the variable display device 27 to start variable display at a speed at which a three-digit number cannot be visually recognized,
This variable display is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed. When the number displayed on the variable display device 27 displays a preset prize mode, for example, “7, 7, 7”, the accessory electrical control device 28 causes the movable ball receiving piece 2 of the central winning device 22.
1, 21 are opened for a predetermined period of time to convert from a first state in which it is difficult to hit a ball to a second state in which it is easy to hit a ball. When the movable ball receiving pieces 21 and 21 receive the hit ball, the hit ball hits the concave chamber 49.
It flows down into the inside and is distributed by the rotor 50 to win the general winning openings 51, 51 or the special winning opening 52. Even if the hit ball wins the general winning openings 51, 51, a predetermined number of winning balls are discharged and the game does not change. However, if the special winning opening 52 is won and the special winning detector 52 'detects the winning ball. It becomes a "big hit" and special game rights are generated.

The special game in this embodiment is that the attacker 23 opens and does not accept the hit ball on condition that the hit ball wins the opening operation start opening 24 and the opening motion detector 24 'detects this winning ball. It is possible to repeat the operation up to a predetermined number of cycles by converting the state into a second state in which it is easy to accept a hit ball and winning a predetermined number of hit balls into the attacker 23 or elapse of a predetermined time is one cycle. However, if a hit ball wins the special winning opening 52 on the way, it becomes a so-called "puncture" and the special game ends at that time regardless of the number of remaining cycles. Therefore, when the special game is started, it is desirable for the player to prevent the so-called "punk" by adjusting the flight distance of the hit ball to the maximum. Therefore, in this embodiment, "big hit"
When the game occurs, the player operates the second flight distance selection operation unit 9 to operate the rotary solenoid 34 to the second operation.
It is converted to the set strength and the flight distance of the hit ball is converted to the maximum.

Therefore, when a "big hit" occurs, the player hits the ball contact rubber 47 with the ball hitting concentrated on the upper right side of the game area 19, which is the optimum flight distance, without operating the firing handle 6 in a hurry. After flowing down the right side of the game area 19,
It becomes easier to win the opening operation starting opening 24,
When the player wins the game, the door of the attacker 23 opens forward and the hit ball is converted into the easy-to-win state. In addition, the hit ball is the game area 1
When flowing down on the right side of 9, the probability of winning the central winning device 22 decreases, and the probability of winning the special winning opening 52 and becoming a so-called "punk" also decreases, and the special game is played in an advantageous state for the player. You can continue. That is, when a big hit occurs, the optimum flight distance of the hit ball is to maximize the flight distance of the hit ball.

In this way, the special game is played up to the preset number of cycles, and when the final cycle is finished, a termination signal is sent from the management device in the management room and even if the prize balls must be exchanged for prizes. Since the flight distance of a hit ball is automatically converted to the maximum flight distance (optimal flight distance) only by operating the second flight distance selection operation section 9, a prize ball that is inadvertently "punk" and can be obtained It is also possible to avoid missing, which is advantageous for the player.

When the special game is over, when the first flight distance selection operation unit 8 is operated again, the flight distance of the hit ball is automatically adjusted to the standard point optimum for the normal game, so that the ball is wastefully hit. It is possible to shift from the next shot after the end of the special game to the launch of a hit ball aiming for a "big hit" again without wasting time and wasting ball.

It should be noted that a "big hit" is generated and a large amount of prize balls are discharged, or even if the "big hit" is not generated, a predetermined number of prize balls are discharged due to repeated winnings and the game is "stopped". In this case, most of the balls in the ball supply plate 15 and the lower plate 53 can be extracted into the ball box by operating the ball removing operation parts of the ball supply plate 15 and the lower plate 53. There are several balls left in. In such a case, the third flight distance selection operation unit 13 provided at the tip of the firing handle 6 is pushed to turn on the third flight distance selection switch 13 '. When the switch 13 'is turned on, the third flight distance selection signal is sent to the priority control means 44, and the priority control means 44, which has received this signal, gives priority to the third set strength. The operation becomes weak and the flight distance of the hit ball is automatically converted to the minimum flight distance. Therefore, the ball remaining in the downflow path in the ball feeding device, the firing position 17 or the like is once fired, but becomes a foul ball without reaching the game area 19, and is transferred to the lower plate 53 via the foul ball flow path 54. It is discharged one after another. For this reason, all the balls remaining in the ball feeding device or the like are once turned into foul balls only by the operation of the third flight distance selection operation unit 13, and are then taken out to the lower tray 53 and taken out to the ball box.

In the above-described embodiment, the priority control means 44 has a first set strength at a standard point, a second set strength at a ball contact rubber 47, and a third set strength at a foul ball. Although the distances are stored, these set flight distances are not limited to these, and can be appropriately selected and set depending on the model of the pachinko machine 1. In particular, the first set strength is the flight distance that allows the player to win the prize most efficiently in the normal gaming state of the pachinko machine 1, for example, the center of the row of nails in the sky, or directly between the left end and the second nail from the left. May be set to the flight distance that the hit ball reaches, and the second setting strength is not limited to the setting that the flight distance of the hit ball is switched to the maximum when a big hit signal is received. It may be stored in the flight distance which is considered to be optimal at that time depending on the progress of. For example, when the attacker 23 is arranged on the left side of the game area 19, the flight distance may be set so that it directly reaches the left side of the row of nails in the sky and the hit ball flows down to the left side of the game area 19.

Further, the firing operation function section 5 in the present invention
Is not limited to the rotary firing handle 6 described above, but includes a start detection means for sending a start signal by a player's operation and a flight distance adjusting means for sending a flight signal by a player's operation. Any configuration may be used as long as it is provided.
For example, in the second embodiment of the firing operation function unit 5 shown in FIG. 10, an operation box 56 having an empty portion 55 into which a player's hand can enter is attached to the right side of the lower plate 53, and a push button is attached to the upper surface of the operation box 56. Of the first flight distance selection operation unit 8, the second flight distance selection operation unit 9, the third flight distance selection operation unit 13, the flight distance up adjustment operation unit 57, the flight distance down adjustment operation unit 5
8 and the digital display type distance display 10
To provide. The flight distance adjusting operation unit 57 is an up / down counter (not shown) of the firing electric control device 32.
When the switch is pressed, the distance-up switch is turned on to send a distance-up signal to the up-down counter, and when the ON state continues, the distance-up signal is sent out accordingly and the up-down counter outputs. Since the flight distance signal input to the priority control means 44 becomes strong, the longer the ON state, the longer the flight distance. On the other hand, when the flight distance down adjusting operation unit 58 is pushed, the flight distance down switch is turned on to send a flight distance down signal to the up / down counter of the electrical control device 32 for firing, and when the ON state continues. Since the flight distance down signal is continuously transmitted for that amount, the flight distance is shortened accordingly. The portion of the empty portion 55 touched by the player's hand is connected to the touch circuit as a conductor by plating or the like.

Therefore, when playing a game in the pachinko machine 1 having such a launch operation function section 5, when the player puts his / her hand in the empty space 55 and lightly touches the inner surface of the empty space 55, the touch circuit is formed. Is turned on, and when the flight distance increasing adjustment operation portion 57 is pressed, a flight distance up signal is sent to the electric control device 32 for firing, so that the operation of the rotary solenoid 34 is gradually strengthened and the flight distance of the hit ball is extended, Along with this, the display value of the flight distance display 10 increases to visually display the flight distance of the hit ball to the player. Then, when the operation of the flight distance increasing adjustment operation unit 57 is stopped at the time when the desired flight distance is reached, the strength of the hit ball at that time is maintained, so that the game continues at the flight distance at that time. It can be carried out. Also,
When the flight distance is desired to be shortened, the flight distance down adjustment operation unit 58 is pushed, a flight distance down signal is transmitted and the flight distance is gradually shortened, and when the operation is stopped when the desired flight distance is reached, the operation continues. A hit ball is shot at a flight distance. In this way, by operating the flight distance increasing adjustment operation unit 57 and the flight distance decreasing adjustment operation unit 58, a game can be played in the same manner as the conventional pachinko machine 1.

Further, in the case of playing a game utilizing the function of the present invention, the player puts his / her hand in the empty portion 55 and pushes the first flight distance selecting operation portion 8. When the first flight distance selection operation section 8 is pushed, the first flight distance selection switch 8'is turned on and the first flight distance selection signal is given priority to the electric control device 32 for firing, as in the first embodiment. Since the rotary solenoid 34 is actuated at the first set strength by inputting it to the order control means 44, the shot hit ball directly reaches the standard point. Play the game with a launch force that directly reaches this standard point, and continue playing if the hit ball flows down as expected, but if the hit ball concentrates on the left side than expected, the flight distance Up adjustment operation unit 5
7 is pressed to make a fine adjustment in the direction of increasing the flight distance. On the contrary, if the distance is concentrated on the right side than expected, the flight distance down adjusting operation portion 58 is pressed to make a fine adjustment in the direction of reducing the flight distance.

When the flight distance of the desired hit ball is reached, the flight distance holding operation unit 11 is pushed, and the flight distance increasing adjustment operation unit 57 or the flight distance decreasing adjustment operation unit 58 is erroneously performed.
Even if the player touches the ball, the flight distance of the hit ball is maintained one after another while maintaining the desired flight distance, so that the player only has to put his / her hand in the empty portion 55. When the fine adjustment is completed and the operation of the flight distance increasing adjustment operation unit 57 or the flight distance decreasing adjustment operation unit 58 is stopped, the flight distance of the hit ball maintains the desired flight distance as described above and continues. Therefore, the flight distance holding operation unit 11 is not always necessary.

The hit ball thus fired is the first starting opening 2
5 or the second start opening 26, the variable display device 2
7 is activated to start the variable display, and this variable display is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed. Then, when the numbers displayed on the variable display device 27 form a preset prize mode, the movable ball receiving pieces 21, 21 of the central winning device 22 are converted into the second state.

When the movable ball receiving piece 21 receives a hit ball, the hit ball flows down into the concave chamber 49 and is distributed by the rotor 50 to be distributed to the general winning openings 51, 51 or the special winning opening 5.
Win 2 When the ball hits the special winning opening 52 and the special winning detector 'detects the winning ball, it becomes a "big hit" and the right to the special game is generated.

When a "big hit" occurs, the player operates the second flight distance selection operation section 9 to convert the operation of the rotary solenoid 34 into a second set strength, thereby converting the flight distance of the hit ball to the maximum. . Therefore, even if the player does not hurry to operate the adjusting operation unit 57 for increasing the flight distance, the hit balls concentrate on the upper right side of the game area 19 which is the optimum flight distance, hit the ball contact rubber 47, and then the game area 19 On the right-hand side, it becomes easier to win the opening operation starting port 24, and when the opening operation starting port 24 wins, the door of the attacker 23 opens forward and the hit ball is converted into the second state in which it is easy to win the prize. In addition, the hit ball is the game area 1
When flowing down on the right side of 9, the probability of winning in the central winning device 22 decreases, and the probability of becoming a “punk” by winning the special winning opening 52 also decreases, and the special game is continued in an advantageous state for the player. can do.

In this way, the special game is played up to the preset number of cycles, and when the final cycle is finished, an end signal is sent from the management device in the management room and the prize balls must be exchanged for prizes. Since the flight distance of a hit ball is automatically converted to the maximum flight distance (optimal flight distance) only by operating the second flight distance selection operation section 9, a prize ball that is inadvertently "punk" and can be obtained It is also possible to avoid missing, which is advantageous for the player.

When the special game is over, if the first flight distance selection operation unit 8 is operated again, the flight distance of the hit ball is automatically adjusted to the standard point optimum for the normal game, so that the ball is wastefully hit. It is possible to shift from the next launch after the special game is finished to the launch of a hit ball aiming for a "big hit" again, without wasting time or wasting ball.

Also, a "big hit" occurs and a large number of prize balls are discharged, or even if the "big hit" does not occur, a predetermined number of prize balls are discharged due to repeated winnings, and the game is "stopped". In this case, most of the balls in the ball supply plate 15 and the lower plate 53 can be extracted into the ball box by operating the ball removing operation parts of the ball supply plate 15 and the lower plate 53. There are several balls left in. In such a case, the third flight distance selection operation section 13 is pushed to turn on the third flight distance selection switch 13 '. When the switch 13 'is turned on, the third flight distance selection signal is sent to the priority control means 44, the operation of the rotary solenoid 34 is weakened, and the flight distance of the hit ball is automatically converted to the minimum flight distance. Therefore, the balls remaining in the ball feeder etc. are once shot, but the game area 19
The ball becomes a foul sphere without reaching, and is discharged one after another to the lower plate 53 through the foul sphere flow path.

The hit ball launching device 14 of the present invention
Is not limited to the one using the rotary solenoid 34 as a drive source, and may have any configuration as long as the flight distance of a hit ball can be adjusted by adjusting the operating force of an electric drive source. Good. For example, a launching device may be used in which a rod-shaped launching rod is reciprocally moved by a plunger-type solenoid to launch a hit ball by an elastic portion at the tip.

[0039]

As described above, according to the present invention, the player can play the game in the same manner as a conventional pachinko machine by operating the flight distance adjusting means, and operates the flight distance selecting operation section. By doing so, it is possible to immediately set the flight distance of the hit ball, and it is not necessary to spend useless time or useless balls until the flight distance is adjusted to a desired flight distance. Therefore, the player can effectively use the borrowed ball, which is advantageous. In addition, even if it becomes necessary to change the maximum flight distance of the struck ball due to a "big hit" or the like, the maximum flight distance can be immediately changed by operating the second flight distance selection operation unit. Therefore, it is possible to respond instantly to changes in the game content without panic. Therefore, it is easy to avoid disadvantages such as "punk" during the game. Further, the ball remaining after the ball removal can be easily taken out only by operating the third flight distance selection operation unit. Further, by operating the flight distance holding operation unit, it is possible to maintain a desired flight distance without continuously adjusting the flight distance, so fatigue can be reduced even if the game is continued for a long time. .

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko machine with a front frame opened.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a game board.

FIG. 4 is a side view of a lower portion of the front frame.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view seen from the front side of the firing handle.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view seen from the back side of the firing handle.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the hitting ball launching device as viewed from the back side.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the hitting ball launching device as seen from the front side.

FIG. 9 is a schematic block diagram of a firing electrical control device.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the firing operation function unit.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Pachinko machine 5 Firing operation function section 6 Firing handle 8 First flying distance selection operating section 9 Second flying distance selection operating section 10 Flying distance indicator 11 Flying distance holding operating section 12 Flying distance holding release operating section 13 Third flying distance Selection operation unit 14 Hitting ball launching device 18 Game board 19 Game area 22 Central winning device 23 Attacker 24 Opening operation starting port 25 First starting port 26 Second starting port 27 Variable display device 29 Touch switch circuit 30 Starting switch 31 Variable resistor 32 Electric control device for launching 34 Rotary solenoid 36 Launching rod 39 Repulsion unit 41 Rotary solenoid drive circuit 43 Imprinting force control circuit 44 Priority control means 48 Storage means 52 Special winning opening 56 Operation box 57 Adjusting section for increasing flight distance 58 Adjustment unit for distance reduction

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A hitting ball launching device comprising: an electrical drive source for launching; and a launching rod having an launching part which is operated by the electrical drive source to launch a ball supplied to a launching position of a launching rail. , A launch operation function unit having a start detection means for sending a start signal by the operation of the player and a flight distance adjusting means for sending a flight distance signal by the operation of the player, and a flight distance selection signal by the operation of the player The flight distance selection operation unit and the strength of operating the electric drive source of the ball-striking launcher are stored in advance, and the electric drive source of the ball-striking launcher is activated by the activation signal from the activation detection means. When the flight distance selection signal from the distance selection operation unit is received, the launching electrical that activates the electric drive source with priority on the flight distance signal from the flight distance adjusting means and the strength according to the flight distance selection signal as a reference With a control device, Pachinko machine, characterized in that. 2. The strength of a standard flight distance suitable for performing a normal game, the strength of a maximum flight distance suitable for performing a special game, and a hit ball without reaching the game area on the surface of the game board. The strength of the minimum flight distance to be a foul ball is stored in advance in the electric control device for launching, and the first flight distance selection operation unit for sending the first flight distance selection signal for selecting the standard flight distance and the maximum flight distance are set. A portion where the player can operate a second flight distance selection operation unit that sends a second flight distance selection signal to select and a third flight distance selection operation unit that sends a third flight distance selection signal to select the minimum flight distance. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the pachinko machine is provided in the. 3. A launching electric control device is provided with a storage means capable of storing a flight distance signal sent from a flight distance adjusting means by a player's operation, and is sent at that time by a player's operation. A flight distance holding operation unit that stores a flight distance signal in a storage unit, and a flight distance holding release operation unit that cancels the flight distance held by the flight distance holding operation unit by a player's operation. The pachinko machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the pachinko machine is provided in a portion that can be operated by a player.